Greek Islands Blog

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Tuesday, 28 September 2010 04:45

Last Updated ( Monday, 21 November 2011 00:19 )

Greek Island Blog, brings you Greek Island information for tourists, travelers, explorers and adventurers. We specialize in the Greek Islands for Greek Island Hopping and Honeymoons to Greek Islands.

Greece Strikes Planned Today

Categories: News

Tags: greece strikes, we are all Greeks

According to a report in the Associated Press this morning, The Fitch ratings agency says it has downgraded Greece further into junk status, from ‘CCC’ to ‘C’ following the announcement of the details of the country’s debt swap deal with private creditors. What does this mean in in “English”, The agency said Wednesday the downgrade [...]

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Greek Islands, of Saronic Gulf

Categories: Greece Honeymoon, Saronic Islands

Tags: Greek Islands

Only a short ferry boat ride from Athens these spectacular Greek Islands are a skip away from the hustle and bustle of the city of Athens. They are situated a close distance from the port of Piraeus and are scattered between the prefecture of Attica and the eastern side of the Peloponnese. The Saronic Islands: [...]

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Greek Island Hopping, Ferry boat Tips

Categories: Resources

Tags: Ferry boats Greece

Greece offers many types of ferry services such as standard ferry service, high speed ferry service, hydrofoils as well as catamarans, via an array of companies that operate schedules not only domestically in The Seas of The Aegean, The Ionian & The Mediterranean but also internationally to countries such as Italy and Turkey. It is always [...]

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Greek Islands and Princess Cruise Deal

Categories: Cruises, News

Tags: European Cruise deal

Named the “Top Island Destination” by Conde Nast Traveler, the Greek Islands offer a diverse amount of travel experiences for all; breath taking volcanic cliffs of Santorini, amazing beaches of Mykonos, to the rich history and culture of Corfu and Rhodes. Princess Cruises is offering special fares on cruises to Europe as part of “The Love Boat [...]

Categories: News, Resources

Tags: Hellenic Airways

Last year this time there was great anticipation and excitement with the prospect of Hellenic Airways flying daily non stops flights from JFK Airport in New York to Athens. Rumors were rampant and sure enough they initiated service. Grant it, the service was spotty with delays but in the end Hellenic Air successfully delivered and [...]

Categories: Hotels, News

Tags: Greek Island Hopping Deals

February 10, 2012 Basil Boziotis According to a story I read earlier this week from Toronto Star’s travel editor Jim Byers, a study by Tripadvisor in the UK showed hotel prices in Greece have fallen as much as 20 per cent over all thus far. The company looked at nine popular Greek Island destinations and [...]

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Island of Ikaria; key to longevity?

Categories: Northeastern Aegean Islands

Tags: Greek Island Ikaria, long life Greece

The casual lifestyle of Ikaria can be experienced through out the Island where the daily grind of the modern world has never reached the shores of Ikaria. Shops are typically left unattended and customers indulge in self service leaving monies due in baskets which serve as cash registers. The island is perfect for those that [...]

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Day Sail on Lefkada Island

Categories: Ionian Islands, Sightseeing

Tags: Day Sail on Lefkada

Day Sail Adventures is a small charter company based on Lefkada Island in the Ionian Sea of Greece. The company operates three Beneateau 211’s (21 foot curser/racer) which are used for bare boat charter, skippered charters sailing courses for beginners and advanced sailors alike. The company is run by a young couple from Isle of [...]

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Greek Food; Not Just Souvlaki

Categories: Food

Tags: Greek Food, Mediterranean diet

The Italians have Pizza and The Greeks have Souvlaki, and according to Souvlakigr.com “The Souvlaki is often lovingly referred to as the hamburger of Greece, and Souvlaki is undeniably the signature street food item in the country”. With references of its preparation dating back to Ancient Greece, this perfect little sandwich has remained a constant [...]

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Mykonos Beaches

Categories: Beaches, Cyclades

Tags: mykonos beaches

Mykonos Island, the golden jewel of the Aegean Islands is known world wide. However, Mykonos is primarily known for its nightlife, parties, beautiful people, boutiques and chic scene, but it has something that many are not aware of; Great Beaches. So when you’re done exploring the pulsating town of Mykonos and its nigtlife, it’s time [...]

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